Publications by authors named "Rafhael J Aguirre"
Arq Neuropsiquiatr
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Healthcare providers in Peru feel unprepared to treat dementia patients and knowledge about dementia and Alzheimer's disease is generally low among them.
- A survey conducted in 2020 revealed that many professionals, including doctors and nurses, do not recognize Alzheimer's as a cause of dementia and still believe outdated concepts like "senile dementia" exist.
- The study found that knowledge tends to be higher among those with postgraduate training or more experience, especially in Lima, highlighting a need for improved education and awareness in healthcare settings.
